Wing Commander J R Baldwin by Ivan Berryman. (AP) REG191 and Hopgood himself was almost

and Hopgood himself was almost certainly wounded in the same explosion

All six crew members of the three Maiali survived the mission

proved itself beyond all doubt to be an essential tool in the softening-up operations against German defences prior to allied invasion in June 1944

Size 36 inches x 22

Wing Commander J R Baldwin by Ivan Berryman. (AP) REG191 and Hopgood himself was almostB0515AP. Wing Commander J R Baldwin by Ivan Berryman. Britain's highest scoring Typhoon ace, Wing Commander J R Baldwin sweeps above Utah Beach on a sortie in support of the Allied forces' drive into mainland Europe following D Day in June 1944. He is shown flying one of his personal aircraft, Typhoon 1b MN935 'JBII'. Signed by Derek Tapson. Limited edition of 20 artist proofs. Image size 16 inches x 11 inches (41cm x 28cm)